Police given extra powers after teen hospitalised in Oldham
Officers have been granted extra powers to stop and search people
Last updated 29th May 2024
Greater Manchester Police have been given extra powers to stop and search people in an area of Oldham until 8pm tonight (Wednesday 29 May 2024).
The Section 60 has been implemented in the below area after officers were called to Stuart Street at around 6pm yesterday evening to an on-going, large-scale fight, which saw a 16-year-old boy taken to hospital with serious injuries.
At around 6.50pm, officers were alerted to another incident on Garthwaite Avenue, where a 17-year-old boy had been attacked and suffered minor injuries, which was linked to the earlier incident on Stuart Street.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and assaultand remains in police custody for questioning.
Superintendent Phil Hutchinson from our Oldham district said: “Our number one priority is keeping the public safe and I believe this section 60 authority is proportionate and necessary following the two incidents of violence overnight.
“We understand that members of the local community are going to concerned, but we do believe that it is a targeted attack.
“There will be extra officers in the local area both on foot and in patrol cars. If you have any concerns about this incident our officers will be happy to provide reassurance and listen to any of your queries.
“We want to gather as much information as possible in relation these incidents and would encourage anyone who may have seen anything or have information concerning this to contact us by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 2802 or 3019 of 28/05/2024.
"Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”